Background: Pathology of an internal organ causes significant rectification of electrical currents (diode phenomenon) in related skin areas once the resistance 'breakthrough effect' has been induced in the skin. ...Background: Pathology of an internal organ causes significant rectification of electrical currents (diode phenomenon) in related skin areas once the resistance 'breakthrough effect' has been induced in the skin. Objective: Localization of auricular projection area of the liver and evaluation of its usefulness in the monitoring of viral hepatitis. Design, Patients and Setting: Comparative study of the degree of electrical rectification measured at various spots in the auricular concha region, in 19 inpatients with hepatitis B and 15 clinically healthy volunteers, at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Provincial Teaching Hospital, Tychy, Poland. Intervention: Evaluation of electrical rectification at various spots on the auricular concha using a "rectification ratio" that quantifies the degree of rectification (normal range: 0-60%). Main outcome measure: The location of the skin area where a statistically significant difference existed between the rectification ratios was observed in patients (82±12% at the time of the 'peak period') versus controls (42±8%). Results: A location was identified on the ear auricle where the electrical rectification phenomenon demonstrated a dependence on the presence of hepatitis. Conclusions: Liver projection area exists on the ear auricle which is located within the region of cymba conchae, next to anthelix and the cavity of concha. The existence of viral hepatitis causes this skin area to show a higher degree of electrical rectification once the skin resistance 'breakthrough effect' has been induced. Evaluation of the rectification phenomenon of the liver proiection area provides a method of non-invasive monitoring of viral hepatitis.展开更多
Objective: To study the effectiveness of combined Acupuncture and Chinese medicine on depression. Methods: Ninety-eight patients were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group of 52 cases were treated by...Objective: To study the effectiveness of combined Acupuncture and Chinese medicine on depression. Methods: Ninety-eight patients were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group of 52 cases were treated by scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture, Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao(SP 6), plus Chinese medicine, modified Xiaoyao Powder (a decoction for soothing liver and relieving depression) and the control group of 46 cases, only with Chinese medicine, modified Xiaoyao Powder. Results: The total effective rate was 94.2% in the treatment group and 78.26% in the control group; with a significantdifference between two groups(P〈0.05) Conclusion: Acupuncture plus Chinese medicine has a marked effect on depression.展开更多
文摘Background: Pathology of an internal organ causes significant rectification of electrical currents (diode phenomenon) in related skin areas once the resistance 'breakthrough effect' has been induced in the skin. Objective: Localization of auricular projection area of the liver and evaluation of its usefulness in the monitoring of viral hepatitis. Design, Patients and Setting: Comparative study of the degree of electrical rectification measured at various spots in the auricular concha region, in 19 inpatients with hepatitis B and 15 clinically healthy volunteers, at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Provincial Teaching Hospital, Tychy, Poland. Intervention: Evaluation of electrical rectification at various spots on the auricular concha using a "rectification ratio" that quantifies the degree of rectification (normal range: 0-60%). Main outcome measure: The location of the skin area where a statistically significant difference existed between the rectification ratios was observed in patients (82±12% at the time of the 'peak period') versus controls (42±8%). Results: A location was identified on the ear auricle where the electrical rectification phenomenon demonstrated a dependence on the presence of hepatitis. Conclusions: Liver projection area exists on the ear auricle which is located within the region of cymba conchae, next to anthelix and the cavity of concha. The existence of viral hepatitis causes this skin area to show a higher degree of electrical rectification once the skin resistance 'breakthrough effect' has been induced. Evaluation of the rectification phenomenon of the liver proiection area provides a method of non-invasive monitoring of viral hepatitis.
文摘Objective: To study the effectiveness of combined Acupuncture and Chinese medicine on depression. Methods: Ninety-eight patients were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group of 52 cases were treated by scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture, Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao(SP 6), plus Chinese medicine, modified Xiaoyao Powder (a decoction for soothing liver and relieving depression) and the control group of 46 cases, only with Chinese medicine, modified Xiaoyao Powder. Results: The total effective rate was 94.2% in the treatment group and 78.26% in the control group; with a significantdifference between two groups(P〈0.05) Conclusion: Acupuncture plus Chinese medicine has a marked effect on depression.